START AT ZERO INC

EIN: 474246490 501(c)(3) Human Services

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$625,126
Total Expenses
$687,877
Total Assets
$382,842
Net Assets
$298,345
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
DR JUMESHA WADE
Phone
8166004932
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

START AT ZERO INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $625K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $688K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

START AT ZERO'S MISSION IS PARTNERING WITH PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $554,537
Program Service Revenue $68,914
Investment Income $1,675
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $625,126

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $540,516
Fundraising Expenses $85,730
Program Expenses $535,406
Other Expenses $147,361
TOTAL EXPENSES $687,877

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $625,126 $665,632 -0.1%
Expenses $687,877 $639,528 +0.1%
Net Income $-62,751 $26,104 -3.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
10
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
15
$84,121
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KARL PHARES BOARD CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ADENIJI VICE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARIEL GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN LOVE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERMON REZENE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN ABELSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PEGAH NAEMI JIMENEZ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RASHEEDAH VILLAREAL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA JORDAN-DOUGLASS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATRICIA TILFORD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONTA GOODWIN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RESHIDA RONE' BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE BOYDSTON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
YANI VAZQUEZ-CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUMESHA WADE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$84,121 $0 $84,121
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $625,126 $687,877 $382,842 $-62,751
2022 $665,632 $639,528 $447,465 $26,104
2021 $660,265 $579,853 $316,581 $80,412
2020 $787,485 $773,084 $255,773 $14,401
2019 $335,413 $594,497 $124,869 $-259,084
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